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My daughter is 19 months and weighs 2 pounds less than what she should weigh. The pediatrician told me she needs to weight 22- lbs but she weighs 20 lbs. Average weight for girls (according to the doctor's chart) is from 20-25.5 lbs and 29lbs is considered obese for 18 months. Average weight for 18 month boys is 21.5 lbs to 27 lbs and 30 lbs is considered obese. I know that you need to consider their height and complexion too, so my daughter might be considered "underweight" except that her complexion is fine-boned and delicate so to me she is just right in her normal weight.

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